April weather forecast
Elkton, SD

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Weather in April

April in Elkton, South Dakota, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.6°F (12°C) and min 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

As March transitions into April, Elkton sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 37.2°F (2.9°C) during April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April in Elkton, South Dakota, is 70%.

Rainfall

In Elkton, South Dakota, in April, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elkton. In Elkton, during April, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elkton, there are 53.1 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elkton, the average length of the day in April is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

In Elkton, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in April translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Elkton?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during April are 53.6°F (12°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in April in Elkton?

In April, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How much does it rain in Elkton in April?

In Elkton, South Dakota, during April, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elkton in April?

In April, in Elkton, South Dakota, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout April, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Elkton?

In Elkton, South Dakota, the average day length in April is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Elkton?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elkton, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkton have in April?

The average sunshine duration in April in Elkton, South Dakota, is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Elkton?

In Elkton, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in April
Elkton, SD

Average temperature in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average high temperature in April: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

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Average pressure in April
Elkton, SD

Average pressure in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average pressure in April: 29.94"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in April
Elkton, SD

Average wind speed in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average wind speed in April: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in April
Elkton, SD

Average humidity in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average humidity in April: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in April
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in April
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall days in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in April
Elkton, SD

Average snowfall in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in April
Elkton, SD

Average snowfall days in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in April: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Elkton, SD

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in April
Elkton, SD

Average sunshine days in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in April
Elkton, SD

Average UV index in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average UV index in April: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in April
Elkton, SD

Average cloud cover in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in April: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in April
Elkton, SD

Average visibility in April - Elkton, SD
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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